New Orleans Tanker Collides With American Cruise Lines Passenger Ship
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Summary
The tanker Atlantic Asphalt collided with the American Cruise Lines passenger ship American Heritage at the Port of New Orleans around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday. About 129 passengers and crew were aboard; the cruise line said they were evacuated, while officials had not confirmed injuries or the cause of the collision.Key Facts
- The collision happened at the Port of New Orleans while the American Heritage was docked.
- The tanker was identified as the Atlantic Asphalt.
- The collision occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time Friday.
- About 129 passengers, along with crew members, were aboard the passenger ship.
- American Cruise Lines said passengers and crew were evacuated.
- Officials had not confirmed the number of injuries or the cause of the collision.
- The U.S. Coast Guard, local police and fire departments, and emergency medical personnel responded.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he was heading to the scene.
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